Product Photographer (Luxury Watches)

Job Title: Product Photographer Assistant – Luxury Watches

Department: Photography / E-Commerce

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Product Photographer with experience in SKU and commercial product photography, preferably in luxury watches, jewellery or other premium products.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of studio lighting, product styling, camera techniques and post-production workflows to produce high-quality, consistent images that highlight the craftsmanship, details and finishing of luxury watches.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Product Photography (SKU)

• Execute high-quality product photography for luxury watches, including catalogue, e-commerce and marketing purposes.
• Photograph watches from multiple angles, capturing intricate details such as the dial, hands, bezel, case, bracelet and overall finishing.
• Maintain consistent composition, framing, angles and image quality across large volumes of SKUs.
• Handle luxury watches and delicate products with care and attention to detail.

2. Studio Lighting \& Equipment Setup

• Set up and control studio lighting, including strobes, continuous lights, softboxes, reflectors and diffusers.
• Understand light shaping, reflections and highlights when photographing highly reflective surfaces such as polished metal, glass and watch crystals.
• Manage unwanted glare, harsh reflections, shadows and colour casts.
• Create controlled lighting setups to bring out the texture, materials and fine details of each watch.
• Operate and maintain photography equipment, including cameras, macro lenses, tripods and tethering systems.

3. Camera Techniques \& Technical Skills

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of camera settings, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance.
• Have experience with macro photography and close-up product photography.
• Understand focus stacking or focus bracketing techniques for achieving sharpness across intricate product details.
• Maintain accurate colour reproduction and consistent image output.
• Follow established photography guidelines and technical specifications.

4. Image Editing \& Post-Production

• Perform image selection, colour correction, exposure adjustments and professional retouching.
• Remove dust, fingerprints, unwanted spots and minor imperfections while preserving the original product’s appearance.
• Maintain clean, accurate and consistent backgrounds, including pure white backgrounds where required.
• Use Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop for image processing and retouching.
• Ensure the final images meet the company’s quality standards and delivery requirements.

5. Workflow \& Quality Control

• Manage daily photography assignments and meet production deadlines.
• Follow SKU naming conventions, file management procedures and image delivery specifications.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure sharpness, colour accuracy, consistency and overall image quality.
• Work closely with the photography team, stylists and relevant departments to meet creative and commercial requirements.
• Maintain an organised and efficient studio environment.

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Job Requirements

• Diploma or relevant experience in Photography, Visual Arts, Digital Media or a related field.
• Proven experience in product photography, particularly SKU, e-commerce or commercial photography.
• Experience in luxury watches, jewellery, accessories or other reflective products is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of studio lighting, light modifiers and reflection control.
• Proficient in operating DSLR or mirrorless cameras and macro lenses.
• Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong attention to detail, patience and consistency when handling repetitive product shoots.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet daily production targets.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant product photography work is preferred.

Preferred Skills \& Additional Advantages

• Experience with luxury watch photography and high-end product presentation.
• Knowledge of focus stacking and advanced macro photography.
• Experience with tethered shooting and studio workflow management.
• Understanding of colour management, colour calibration and professional retouching.
• Basic knowledge of video or motion photography for product marketing is an advantage.

Key Performance Expectations

• Consistent image quality across all product SKUs.
• Accurate colour reproduction and professional lighting execution.
• High attention to detail in capturing intricate watch components.
• Efficient shooting and editing workflow while maintaining quality standards.
• Proper handling and care of valuable luxury products.
• Timely completion of assigned photography tasks and deliverables.